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Pacquiao to Faeldon: Take leave of absence pending GCTA probe

(Eagle News)–Senator Manny Pacquiao on Wednesday, Sept. 4, urged Bureau of Corrections Director-General Nicanor Faeldon to take a leave of absence pending the probe into the release of convicts of heinous crimes under the Good Conduct Time Allowance Law. In a statement, Pacquiao said that while he believes in the “integrity and honesty” of Faeldon, the raging controversy demands his “full and undivided attention.” Pacquiao added that President Rodrigo Duterte was “unnecessarily dragged into this […]

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Cancelled flight(s) for Wednesday, Sept. 4

(Eagle News)–Several flights on Wednesday, Sept. 4, were cancelled due to the bad weather. Below is a list, according to the Manila International Airport Authority: SKYJET M8 816/817 (Manila–Basco–Manila) The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services said typhoon “Liwayway” and the southwest monsoon continue to affect parts of the country.

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Drilon: There is legal basis to order re-arrest of convicts of heinous crimes released under GCTA law

(Eagle News)–Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon believes there is legal basis to order the re-arrest of convicts of heinous crimes who have been released under the Good Conduct Time Allowance law. Drilon said “it was clearly established” after all that the procedure for the release of 1914 convicts, including three convicted of the rape-slay of the Chiong sisters, was “not followed.” He said the good conduct of convicts was wrongly computed as  none of their […]

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All wind signals lifted even as “Liwayway,” now a typhoon, slightly intensifies

(Eagle News)–All wind signals have been lifted even as “Liwayway,” now a typhoon, slightly intensified as it moved forward. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 4 a.m. today, the eye of the typhoon was located 305 kilometers northeast of Basco, Batanes, packing maximum sustained winds of up to 130 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 160 kph. It is moving northwards at 10 kph. Between […]

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Signal No. 1 still hoisted over Batanes as “Liwayway,” now a severe tropical storm, intensifies

(Eagle News)–Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over Batanes as “Liwayway,” now a severe tropical storm, continues to intensify. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the center of “Liwayway” was located 225 kilometers east of Basco. “Liwayway” is packing maximum sustained winds of up to 110 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 135 kph as it moves northward over the Philippine Sea at 15 kph. “Liwayway will bring […]

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Panelo to file libel raps vs Inquirer.net, Rappler over reports he “endorsed” letter on Sanchez clemency bid

(Eagle News)–Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo on Tuesday, Sept. 3, said he would file libel charges against Inquirer.net and Rappler for their claims he endorsed the executive clemency bid of former Calauan, Laguna Mayor Antonio Sanchez. “Those articles they’re reeking with not only irresponsibility but with malice,” Panelo said, referring to the Rappler story “Panelo endorsed Sanchez’s letter for executive clemency,” and an Inquirer.net Tweet saying the same. But Panelo has said he merely “referred” the […]

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2 of 3 private complainants in syndicated estafa raps vs Kapa withdraw charges

Third complainant to withdraw charges too  (Eagle News)–Two of the three private complainants who filed  syndicated estafa raps  against officials of Kapa Community Ministry International have withdrawn the charges. During the preliminary investigation, Kim Ampo and Judith Ledicho swore on their affidavit of desistance before the Department of Justice panel of prosecutors. The third private complainant, Virginia Ampo, is slated to file her affidavit of desistance before a provincial prosecutor and not before the DOJ […]

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BPP official: Panelo referred letter of request for executive clemency of Sanchez family to Board of Pardons and Parole

(Eagle News)–Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo referred the letter of request for executive clemency of former Calauan, Laguna Antonio Sanchez’s family to the Board of Pardons and Parole. This is according to BPP executive director 3  Reynaldo Bayang, who faced the Senate blue ribbon and justice commitees hearing the Good Conduct and Time Allowance law. “In line with the President’s commitment for good governance, transparency and immediate action on matters that affect the welfare of the […]

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Faeldon admits Sanchez violations in prison not reflected in his file folder in BuCor

(Eagle News)–The violations committed by former Calauan, Laguna Mayor Antonio Sanchez were not reflected in his file folder at the Bureau of Corrections. This was acknowledged by BuCor Chief Nicanor Faeldon, when he faced senators on the second hearing into the Good Conduct Time Allowance law. Faeldon made the admission under questioning by Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon, who had noted Sanchez had kept an airconditioned “kubol” in the New Bilibid Prison, which is prohibited. […]

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PHL Consulate General: Avoid non-essential travel to Hong Kong

(Eagle News)–The Consulate General of the Philippines in Hong Kong is advising Filipinos to avoid “non-essential” travel to the special administrative region. In a statement, the Consulate said this was in view of the “serious disruptions” in the mode of transport there “brought about by activities related to demonstrations.” The Consulate said passengers should check with their airlines and “allow a significant lead time” especially on days when there are scheduled protests within or near […]

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Duterte to decide on fate of BuCor officials after release of results of congressional probe into GCTA law

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte will wait for the results of the congressional probe into the release of convicts under Republic Act 10592 before deciding on the fate of Bureau of Corrections officials. This is according to Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, who issued a statement a day after the Senate began its inquiry. A second hearing is scheduled for today, Sept. 3. According to Panelo, Duterte would “maintain the status quo” so far since those behind […]

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#WalangPasok: Class suspension(s) for Tuesday, Sept. 3

(Eagle News)–Classes on Tuesday, Sept. 3, were suspended in at least one area due to the bad weather: Angeles  City, Pampanga — pre-elementary to elementary (public and private) Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over Batanes as Tropical Storm “Liwayway” intensified further. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Liwayway” is likely to develop into a severe tropical storm within 24 hours.

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